Chicago Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Sunday, January 27, 1895
Add to My HeroesJohn Monahan
Patrolman John Monahan was on duty at the car barns at O’Neil and Halsted Streets. At approximately 12:30 a.m., an electric street car was turned on. Patrolman Monahan was standing at the entrance and was unable to escape from the car’s path. The officer was crushed between the street car and a wall.
Officer Monahan had served with the agency for seven years and was laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery. He was survived by his three children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 3179
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by streetcar
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOfficer Monahan's story was read in Richton Park Police Department's roll call on 3-28-18 to remember and honor him.
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